The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major CCC Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - Both full ‑time and part ‑time CCC faculty generally are represented by unions. Each district and its faculty group (or groups) collectively bargain salary levels and benefits. (In some districts, full ‑time and part ‑time faculty are part of the same bargaining unit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4531

The 2020-21 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 20, 2020 - Chancellor ’s Office Believes It Can Meet Target Given More Time. The Chancellor ’s Office states that part of the reason for not being on track to meet the target stems from the state adding enrollment growth funding so late in the annual budget process last year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4168

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Districts commonly cover a large share of the premium increases for their full ‑time employees. Coverage for part ‑time employees varies widely among districts. When districts provide benefits to part ‑time employees, they often cover a lower share of the premium increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - The Chancellor ’s Office must allocate both shares according to a four ‑part formula, as Figure  4 shows. Under this formula, a district or consortium receives more funding if it has more CTE students, a higher unemployment rate (suggesting more training demand from job seekers), more projected job openings, and better outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - As discussed next, this growth in overall compensation at UC reflects both expansion in the size of its workforce and increases in average salaries and benefit costs over time. UC ’s Workforce Has Grown Notably Over Time, Especially Nonfaculty Staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2022-23 Budget: California State Library

Feb 18, 2022 - We converted the number of course hours to a “full ‑time equivalent (FTE) ” basis, using the approach taken at the community colleges. (At community colleges, 525 contact hours is equivalent to one FTE student).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4549

The 2020-21 Budget: Analyzing UC and CSU Cost Pressures

Dec 18, 2019 - The magnitude and timing of savings resulting from these efficiencies would depend upon which of these options were pursued. Use of Campus Reserves Could Be Part of Strategic Plan for Covering Costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4127

The 2024-25 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 21, 2024 - Staffing Levels Have Declined, Particularly Among Part ‑Time Faculty, Over the Past Few Years.   While districts are facing pressure to increase salaries and cover pension and health care rate increases, staffing levels systemwide are down.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4853

The 2023-24 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Jan 31, 2023 - Once the segments begin growing their enrollment, the Legislature could provide corresponding funding at that time. Under this approach, the state could achieve up to an additional $133  million in non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund savings ($81  million at CSU and $52  million at UC), while potentially freeing up several millions of dollars in Proposition  98 funding at CCC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4664

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - After setting aside the portion dedicated for retiree health and pensions, CSU likely would use this additional funding to: Provide salary increases. The cost of a 1  percent salary increase is approximately  $59  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142